740.00119 Control (Japan)/4–2848
The Secretary of State to the Australian Ambassador (Makin)
Excellency: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your notes No. 145/48 of April 19, 1948 and No. 154/48 of April 28, 1948,1 regarding the proposal of the Government of New Zealand to with draw the New Zealand Army component of the British Common wealth Occupation Force in Japan.
The Government of the United States has no objection to the withdrawal, during July and August 1948, of the New Zealand component of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. Coordination has been effected with the Supreme Commander for the Allied [Page 775] Powers in Japan. The contemplated withdrawal of the New Zealand Air Force Squadron by the end of 1948 is noted.
Accept [etc.]
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